Contract Training
"Remind me again why we're here?" Shikamaru asked seeing Naruto, Sakura and the Ala Alba in training field seven "Simple, we're going against Eva, and she's strong, she knows the fighting style of Aikido, who she learnt from the creator of that fighting style" Naruto said "So that means, we need to up our game" Sakura said "We'll split into groups, Those with melee artefacts will come with me so basically Asuna, Ku, Setsuna, Fukka, Fumika and Shikamaru" Naruto said. "Those with magic artefacts stay here with Negi, Konoka, Yue, Nodoka, Haruna, Chisame, Natsumi, Chizuru and Ako." Sakura said. "Those with other kinds such as Makie, Yuna, Chachamaru and Kaede will practice other fighting styles with Kakashi sensei" Naruto said. "And finally Ayaka will come with me" Sasuke said. "Take it easy on her" Naruto said. "I will no worries" Sasuke said as he took Ayaka for her training with Sakura. "Okay now spilt" Naruto instructed.
"Okay, now the twins, Ku and Shikamaru will be against me Setsuna and Asuna" Naruto said drawing out Arai-kaze "What why am I against two of the best swordswomen and Konoha's Hero?" Shikamaru asked. "Because, you're a member of the Konoha 12: the village's elite task force. Not to mention that you defeated Eva's annoying little puppet" Asuna said as she reading her massive sword. "Alright, man what a drag" Shikamaru said drawing out his Naginata as he block Asuna's sword leaving him open for a side attack from Naruto's Arai-kaze. "Whoa" Shikamaru said dodging as the twins were busy fighting Setsuna with jutsu, kunai and shuriken. "Good, you're learning" Naruto said attacking Shikamaru.
The magical users were having trouble using spells due to the power of the Chakra nature of Konoha "I see the training is difficult due to the charka in this world" Sakura said observing "That is why I propose that you try to harness chakra and then convert it into magic" Sakura said as she channelled Chakra into her pactio released her artefact. "Cool" Makie said as she concentrated, "It will take a while before you'll be able to do it so patience is a must with this exercise" Sakura said. "Understood" Negi said as he focused on the excercise.
"Can I take a break?" Ayaka asked barely standing "No, with Eva still out there who knows what she's got planned and you need to be in top shape" Sasuke said as he readied himself to attack the girl again. Ayaka soon readied her war fans that she got from Tenten "So Tessenjutsu against Kenjutsu, this should be an interesting match" Tsunade said watching the training session. 'I must remember even though those fans of hers look like normal fans, they have steel edges, and also she can increase the durability of them through the use of chakra. Also they can project wind chakra effectively increasing her range of attack' Sasuke analysed. "Begin!" Tsunade said as Sasuke jumped into the air "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!" Sasuke said as a stream of fire headed towards Ayaka "Wind Style: Reflection Wind!" Ayaka said swinging her fans to make a powerful gale that blew the fire back at Sasuke 'so like Naruto she's inherited wind nature chakra' Tsunade smiled "those two are quite the interesting pair" Jiraiya said as Sasuke fended off Ayaka who had done some minor damage. "What do you mean?" Tsunade asked as Ayaka sent blades of wind at Sasuke who dodged and deflected them. "Naruto and Ayaka, they've been separated for years and now they meet in bizarre circumstances, and just after a few weeks they fight using the same determination and courage, not to mention the same chakra elemental manipulation" Jiraiya analysed. "I agree, alright you two enough's enough you can stop training now" Tsunade said "Yes ma'am" the training ninja said, as Ayaka loosened her ninja top revealing a fishnet tank top and orange bra, making Sasuke chuckle about her choice in colour
"So now you've got the conversion of Charka to Mana down try to access your pactio items," Sakura said "Alright Adeat!" the girls said their artefacts "Good, now train for an hour by yourselves and come back here to share the progress you've made" Sakura said with approval from Negi who talked to her afterwards. "I still can't believe Evangeline's behind those attacks" Negi said. "I know, but now she has a powerful Chakra network from absorbing chakra vampire style, who knows what else she has planned" Sakura said. "Most likely creating an army, give her generals Pactioes and burn down the hidden leaf village" Chamo said "In that case we have to be ready, even with the extra training, I'm not sure it'll be enough" Sakura said.
"Relax, everyone you deserve a break" Naruto said putting his sword away "I also suggest the girls go to the hot springs while I talk with Shikamaru" Naruto said knowing something was up with the shadow ninja "Sure thing, I need a hot bath" Asuna said "Just follow Kaede," Naruto said "Hey Naruto, when are we going to see the Namikaze estate?" Setsuna asked "Soon" Naruto said "Okay" Setsuna said walking away.
"SO what's up?" Shikamaru asked. "I need to know if Kankuro will be a threat to us" Naruto asked. "I don't know considering it was Temari that ended the relationship, besides Gaara has kept him busy what with some project he's working on with Tsunade; I don't know any details but I know it concerns you" Shikamaru said "Okay, I wonder if they actually knew, they'd abandon me" Naruto said as Shikamaru knew what he was talking about "Hey, that's the past; besides don't they already know?" Shikamaru said. "A bit of it, the night I met Arika" Naruto said leaving the grounds. Shikamaru sighed and looked over to see the magical user practicing. Among them was Chisame and she instantly caught the eye of the shadow user "Hello gorgeous" he said as Naruto looked at him "Who?" Naruto asked seeing look at Chisame "Chisame, really?" Naruto asked. "What?" Shikamaru asked
The mages were still training using the conversion technique taught to them by Sakura "Alright keep it up you guys are going great. Watch that timing Yue, Yuna the aim of your exercise is to hit the targets not the dummy" Sakura shouted. "They've gotten that technique down really well" Negi said as he tried teh Magica Lumina, "Easy Negi even thought your team has got it; doesn't mean that you can go full bore yet. Chakra and Magic is tricky to use in conjunction so you have to give it time to settle in your system" Sakura said. "If not you could land in the hospital" Kakashi said appearing "Really?" the young mage and medic asked. "Yes, I believe that your father was the one who discovered that little fact" Kakashi chuckled. "So take it easy Negi, I wouldn't want you in the hospital for intense chakra shock" Kakashi said "Did you need something Kakashi sensei?" Sakura asked. "Yes Tsunade has a mission for you, she wants you to" Kakashi started before entering a whisper. "When do I start?" Sakura asked. "In a couple of hours so get cleaned up, I'll take over their training" Kakashi said "Sure" Sakura said.
"So we don't know whether or not Kankuro's a threat?" Naruto asked. "Negative" Shikamaru asked as the wind rustled the grass slightly "I take it that wasn't you?" Shikamaru asked "No" Naruto said as two thuds were, the pair looked to see two Sais stuck in the tree near their legs "YIKES!" Shikamaru yelped. Naruto saw the assailant standing in the field. "Hm, nice shot" Naruto said drawing out Arai-kaze. The kunoichi nodded as she flicked out ninja wire to collect her Sais before Naruto attacked her. Which strike was either blocked or countered by Katana or Sai, the two ninjas fought tooth and nail against each other. But soon it was over as Naruto tripped his opponent and placed his blade on her neck "Surrender" Naruto said "Damn" the kunoichi said as she pulled off her mask "Got me again hey bro?" Haruka asked "Bro?" Shikamaru asked. "Oh yeah meet Haruka, my little sister" Naruto said as Haruka and Shikamaru shook hands "Nice to meet ya" Haruka said.
Kakashi was still training the magic users until he felt something "So you're the copycat ninja?" "And I take it you're Evangeline" Kakashi said as the Ala alba got ready for a fight "And I see Boya's here as well" "What do you want Eva?" Yuna asked pointing her gun at her "SO simple really, I want you to fight one of my general I believe her name is Tayuya" Eva said as Tayuya stepped forward with a black twisted flute in her hand "The Black Dragon flute! Be careful!" Chamo exclaimed as Tayuya started to play.
Elsewhere in Konoha; Tenten and Lee was fighting off Kankuro and his sinister new puppet, a mix of skeleton, dragon and scorpion "Where did he get that?" Tenten asked Le as he tried to dent the puppet only to be deflected by its scythe "Who cares we need to take it down" Lee said as the puppet attacked the two melee fighters only to have them dodge, but then they were knocked back by the wind following the attack. "This isn't good, his somehow gotten stronger than us in a short period of time" Lee said as he was on his last legs. "Step into the circles behind you" a voice said to the young chunin. Lee stood up and limped over to one of the circles. "Pactio" the voice said as Lee was surrounded by light. "Might as well" Tenten said as the same happened to her. Soon the light died down to reveal the pair had new forms.
Tenten now wore a white Chinese styled dress that had a pink dragon on the skirt part; she also had a book satchel over her left shoulder going down to her right hip "Huh?" Tenten asked opening the satchel to reveal a book. Lee's outfit stayed the same, the only modification was his artefact, a big bracer with a solid knuckle guard "Awesome" Lee said as he grabbed the puppet's scythe. "What?" Kankuro asked as Lee threw the weapon away and punched the puppet as his knuckle gauntlet. "Tenten you're up!" Lee said as Tenten closed her book and retrieve a white bookmark. "Lets see how this work" Tenten said as she place the book mark in a page with a sword's picture, and quickly pulled it out. Soon the bookmark glowed and formed the sword. "Cool" Tenten said as she deflected the puppet's attack and slashed it down the spine making it disappear. "I'll be back" Kankuro said warping out "Abeate" teh ninjas said as their artefacts disappeared. "We better inform Tsunade" Lee said.
"So that's it for today. Good work on the clone target" Kakashi said as the field was burnt and smoking from the different magical attacks his team performed "Next time Uncle Kakashi warn us" Kaede said "Alright now go and take a bath in teh hot springs, they're good at giving you back energy and relaxation" Kakahis said as the girls walked away "Maybe I should have warned them...nah" Kakashi said "but still, they're troubled by something and I'm guessing that is has to do with Naruto and his past" Kakashi said as he watched the group leave. "I guess I'll have to tell them and his friends soon" Kakashi said.